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E20

Non-billable

Hypoparathyroidism

E20 is the ICD-10-CM code for Hypoparathyroidism. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as E20.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
E00-E89
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Most people have four pea-sized glands, called parathyroid glands, on the thyroid gland in the neck. Though their names are similar, the thyroid and parathyroid glands are completely different. The parathyroid glands make parathyroid hormone (PTH), which helps your body keep the right balance of calcium and phosphorous. If your parathyroid glands make too much or too little hormone, it disrupts this balance. If they…

Read more about Parathyroid Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •Di George's syndrome (D82.1)
  • •postprocedural hypoparathyroidism (E89.2)
  • •tetany NOS (R29.0)
  • •transitory neonatal hypoparathyroidism (P71.4)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E20?
E20 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Hypoparathyroidism". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
Is E20 a billable code?
No — E20 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as E20.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of E20?
E20 has 4 more specific child codes, including E20.0, E20.1, E20.8.
What is excluded from E20?
Excludes1 (not coded here): Di George's syndrome (D82.1); postprocedural hypoparathyroidism (E89.2); tetany NOS (R29.0); transitory neonatal hypoparathyroidism (P71.4).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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